Abstract
The establishment of agroforestry systems (AFS) is a consistent strategy to integrate sustainable supply of wood, food and environmental services in a single land plot. Teak (Tectona grandis Linn. F.) is an interesting option for the tree component in AFS, though there is a lack of information on its potential. This study aimed to characterize the quality of teak wood produced in an AFS regarding its technological characteristics and best end uses. Wood was sampled from a multi-stratified AFS located in the midwestern region of Rondônia state, Brazil, more specifically in a formerly deforested area of Amazon rainforest. The AFS is composed of double-ranked perennial crops and the forest component has growing space of 5.0 × 2.5 m. Physical-mechanical properties of teak wood were assessed and the results indicated its medium to high dimensional stability along with mechanical performance very close to that determined for wood from either homogeneous plantations or natural forests. Specific strength was significantly higher than some tropical wood species with higher densities. Teak wood from the AFS reached the minimum requirements for structural applications, with suitable properties to be used in the manufacture of decks, partitions and, residential flooring.
Funding source: Executive Commission for the Cocoa Crop Plan (CEPLAC)
Funding source: National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq)
Acknowledgments
We are especially grateful to the Executive Commission for the Cocoa Crop Plan (CEPLAC) for financial support and for providing the study material and infrastructure. We also thank Federal University of Rondônia and Federal University of Mato Grosso for providing infrastructure and technical personnel.
Author contributions: All the authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this submitted manuscript and approved submission.
Research funding: This study was supported by Executive Commission for the Cocoa Crop Plan (CEPLAC) and by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq)
Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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